1940s fashion patterns

The gray days of winter have me looking forward to spring and lighter/brighter clothing. I scanned these from a 1949 insert of the pattern department of the Philadelphia Inquirer. The green ensemble with matching beret in the first picture has my name all over it. I love the color combination. While the 30s is my absolute favorite era, there are so many things I love about the designs of this time period too. So pretty!

A gem of a dress for this era! We just love love love this pattern! An easily made dress with a roll collar buttoned to the waist. Skirt and sleeves could be finished with braid or embroidery if desired. An extremely rare sewing pattern that will take you from daytime to night-time. Just pull-on your jacket, lace up your sneakers, and off you go or pull on your gloves, lace up your shoes and you are ready for that special occasion. A very versatile indeed. Offered here as: Paper Pattern or…

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DuBarry 5890; ©1944; Misses' Two-Piece Dress. Top buttons in front below the shaped neckline. Top has a peplum, front and back. Three-quarter or short sleeves may be used. Rick-rack trimming is optional. Skirt is joined at upper edge to a waistband. [insert your photos of this pattern made up] [insert your username, and make sure your preferences allow for people to contact you via e-mail. Do not list your email address here!]

Enjoy these three lovely vintage 40’s Dress patterns This type of system is similar Lutterloh and other systems and one of the easiest for pattern making in my opinion. All you have to do is …

Advance 4899; ca. 1948; View 1, Jacket with Contrasting Skirt - Detachable Contrast Collar and Cuffs - Ribbon Tie. View 2, Jacket with Short Sleeves and Square Neck - Contrasting Skirt. Featured in Advance Fashion News, July 1948 and in Advance Patterns book, May 1949 [insert your photos of this pattern made up] [insert your username, and make sure your preferences allow for people to contact you via e-mail. Do not list your email address here!] Saeglopurs

A neat DuBarry dress with pleated skirt, circa 1945. Note the fitted hip yoke and the belt to emphasize the waist. Skirts are at knee length to help conserve fabric during WW2 rationing.

Create a simple and easy 1940s style look using todays wardrobe. Plus what dress, hairstyle and makeup style to choose

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